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For some of us, good books and beautiful writing are our ultimate solace, even more comforting than exquisite food.
Anne Lamott
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Anne Lamott
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 10
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Sometimes I think that Jesus watches my neurotic struggles, and shakes his head and grips his forehead and starts tossing back mojitos.
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They always threw their arms around and hugged me while crying our Yiddish endearments. Yet none of them believed in God. They believed in social justice, good works, Israel, and Bette Midler. I was nearly thirty before I met a religious Jew.
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All parents are an embarrassment to their kids. Often grandparents are the relief. Kids don't have to resist you.
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The best thing about being an artist, instead of a madman or someone who writes letters to the editor, is that you get to engage in satisfying work. Even if you never publish a word, you have something important to pour yourself into.
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